Julius Harris (1923–2004) |
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Prior to breaking into films, Philadelphia native Julius Harris worked as a bouncer in New York City. It was due to his many associations with struggling actors, that on a dare, Harris auditioned for his first role, in the well-received picture Nothing But a Man (1964), in which he played a father in the South, alongside Ivan Dixon and Abbey Lincoln...
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Born:in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USADied:(age 81) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (92 credits)
Actor (92 credits)
1992
Jake and the Fatman
(TV Series)
James Allan Chester
James Allan Chester
- Pennies from Heaven
(1992)
... James Allan Chester
1989
1st & Ten
(TV Series)
Willie Buck Newton
Willie Buck Newton
- The Irreducible Bottom Line
(1989)
... Willie Buck Newton
1987
Frank's Place
(TV Series)
Mr. Kicks
Mr. Kicks
- Cool and the Gang: Part 2
(1987)
... Mr. Kicks
- Cool and the Gang: Part 1
(1987)
... Mr. Kicks
1983-1986
Cagney & Lacey
(TV Series)
Sgt. Major Brennan / Bardo
Sgt. Major Brennan / Bardo
- Post Partum
(1986)
... Sgt. Major Brennan
- The Grandest Jewel Thief of Them All
(1983)
... Bardo
1984
The Jeffersons
(TV Series)
Rev. Taylor
Rev. Taylor
- They Don't Make Preachers Like Him Anymore
(1984)
... Rev. Taylor
1981-1982
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
Jules / Montgomery
Jules / Montgomery
- Thin Air
(1982)
... Jules
- The Least Dangerous Game
(1981)
... Montgomery (as Julius W. Harris)
1982
The Blue and the Gray
(TV Mini-Series)
Preacher / Swamp Preacher
Preacher / Swamp Preacher
- Part 3
(1982)
... Preacher (credit only)
- Part 2
(1982)
... Preacher
- Part 1
(1982)
... Swamp Preacher (credit only)
1978-1979
Insight
(TV Series)
Baggott / Avry
Baggott / Avry
- Plus Time Served
(1979)
... Baggott
- The Flawed Magi
(1978)
... Avry
1978
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Mr. Dove
Mr. Dove
- Voodoo Doll, Part II
(1978)
... Mr. Dove
- Voodoo Doll: Part 1
(1978)
... Mr. Dove
1975
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Doyle the Butler
Doyle the Butler
- The Adventure of the Mad Tea Party
(1975)
... Doyle the Butler
1975
Harry O
(TV Series)
Arthur 'Art Sully' Daniels
Arthur 'Art Sully' Daniels
- Sound of Trumpets
(1975)
... Arthur 'Art Sully' Daniels
1974-1975
Salty
(TV Series)
Clancy
Clancy
- The Vigil
(1975)
... Clancy
- To Taylor from Salty with Love
(1975)
... Clancy
- Sentimental Value
(1975)
... Clancy
- A Sense of Worth
(1975)
... Clancy
- Scape Goat
(1974)
... Clancy
1968-1969
N.Y.P.D.
(TV Series)
Hector / Banks
Hector / Banks
- Candy Man: Part 2
(1969)
... Hector
- Candy Man: Part 1
(1969)
... Hector
- Which Side Are You On?
(1968)
... Banks
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (11 credits)
Archive footage (11 credits)
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He acted in James Baldwin's play, "The Amen Corner," at the Saville Theatre in London, England with Claudia McNeil, Antonio Fargas, Minnie Gentry, Leu Camacho, Helen Martin, Georgia Burke, and Richard Ward in the cast. Lloyd G. Richards was director.Alternate Names:
Julius W. HarrisHeight:
6' 3½" (1.92 m)
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Personal Quote:
In an interview for the inside making of Live and Let Die: "I was going meet Guy Hamilton. At the meeting he said to me, 'What kind of a weapon would you like to have in the movie?' I knew there at the time that I had it. I used so many guns, so many knives so why don't you give me something unusual like a hook."Trivia:
Was an Army Medic during World War II. See more »Trademark:
Deep voice and menacing appearance.Star Sign:
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